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Discovery of aging 'switch' opens new pathways to prevent brain disease
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Researchers have identified a protein called EPS8 that accumulates with age and triggers the buildup of harmful proteins linked to diseases like ALS and Huntington’s. By successfully reducing this protein's activity in laboratory models, scientists were able to prevent cell damage and preserve vital nerve function.
Researchers have identified a protein called EPS8 that accumulates with age and triggers the buildup of harmful proteins linked to diseases like ALS and Huntington’s. By successfully reducing this protein’s activity in laboratory models, scientists were able to prevent cell damage and preserve vital nerve function.